Monday 18 February 2019

Pretty and fascinating

Bougainvillia

9 comments:

Elderberry-Rob said...

I,do love this plant, it grows in so many countries, i think the flowers are leaves maybe, would love to grow one in the uk but probably too cold.

Zhoen said...

They really are gorgeous. Only seen them in life once, but it makes an impression.

kjsutcliffe said...

That is a plant from my past! Used to be a common hedge plant - both pretty and very secure!

Susan Heather said...

We used to have a large on when we lived up north. Some of them have nasty thorns.

Amy said...

Yes there are plenty of these growing near our house in people backyards, very pretty but a voracious vine.

smartcat said...

Love the color and the flower. I alway think they look like tissue paper!

Barbara Rogers said...

One of my favorite tropical plants...such great color! And then they drop the blossoms all over the place too! I've had potted ones hanging on a porch...in Florida. Can't keep them alive here in NC.

Catalyst said...

Gorgeous.

Ruth said...

Years ago I bought a plant at a nursery (in Pennsylvania, USA) and was amazed by the beautiful papery flowers - they dried just as they are, so I saved them in a jar. Sadly the plant didn't survive. They really are fascinating!